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is TCL 55" 4K TV with ROKU built-in complete crap? Its $489 at Sams
Posted on 6/6/16 at 9:59 am
Posted on 6/6/16 at 9:59 am
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looking to upgrade the good ol' 50" LED Hisense that my son made a black spot in the center of the screen when he threw a plastic hammer.
trying to stay under $500 and 55" + 4K with ROKU built into it is kind of compelling.
TCL/SOL/OMG whatever is not compelling.
looking to upgrade the good ol' 50" LED Hisense that my son made a black spot in the center of the screen when he threw a plastic hammer.
trying to stay under $500 and 55" + 4K with ROKU built into it is kind of compelling.
TCL/SOL/OMG whatever is not compelling.
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4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
4K Creative Pro upscaling engine
Personalized home screen
Stream 300,000 movies & TV episodes
Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Ethernet connections
120Hz refresh rate
Easy-to-use remote
Premium ultra-slim design
(4) HDMI 2.0 inputs w/ HDCP 2.2
Over 3,000 streaming channels
Full-Array LED TV
Roku Search across top streaming channels
FREE Roku remote app with voice search
Cast photos, videos, and music from your smartphone to the TV
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 10:08 am
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Posted on 6/6/16 at 10:09 am to CAD703X
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trying to stay under $500 and 55" + 4K with ROKU built into it is kind of compelling. TCL/SOL/OMG whatever is not compelling.
It is not going to be a fantastic picture. However, I have a TCL Roku 32" in my gym and it's perfect for that role - an auxiliary, "cable-less" TV with exactly 1 remote to keep track of and built in Roku functionality.
Having had one, I would recommend it without hesitation for an auxiliary display.
FWIW - if this is TCL, that's the bestselling brand in China, baw, and their new partner is Hisense - so, you're kind of going with what you know. I'm 99% certain your old Hisense panels comparable to those in the new Roku TVs, regardless of brand, and probably a little better as the technology improves.
So, you already kind of know what you're getting. If it works for the budget, I say go for it.
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 10:13 am
Posted on 6/6/16 at 10:12 am to CAD703X
I've bought a number of shite brand TVs, with generally good luck. One was a TCL I think, but I don't know where it is in the house. They're all shite TVs that nobody complains about, so none really stick out.
I don't have expectations that a 55 inch 500 dollar 4k TV is going to be superb, or that it'll last 10 years, but I'm sure it'll be fine. I'm certain the sound will be terrible, but you knew that.
The only TVs I've had fail are a Sammy DLP after several years, and a Vizio refurb. All my Hisense/TCL types just get relegated to another room or the patio or or something. The only problem with these larger disposable televisions is that when you want to upgrade, it's not that easy to find a new place for a 55 inch TV.
I don't have expectations that a 55 inch 500 dollar 4k TV is going to be superb, or that it'll last 10 years, but I'm sure it'll be fine. I'm certain the sound will be terrible, but you knew that.
The only TVs I've had fail are a Sammy DLP after several years, and a Vizio refurb. All my Hisense/TCL types just get relegated to another room or the patio or or something. The only problem with these larger disposable televisions is that when you want to upgrade, it's not that easy to find a new place for a 55 inch TV.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 10:33 am to CAD703X
We have a couple TCL Roku TVs. We like them. As mentioned, you aren't going to get the absolute best picture but it is good enough for us. We like the Roku integration.
I am interested in the 4K sets as well.
I am interested in the 4K sets as well.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 12:10 pm to CAD703X
Do it.
All TV screens are made by one of 5 companies. As was said TCL, Hisense, and Changhong are all basically the same company. They are 1 of the 5 who makes their own screens, and are the #1 brand in China.
All TV screens are made by one of 5 companies. As was said TCL, Hisense, and Changhong are all basically the same company. They are 1 of the 5 who makes their own screens, and are the #1 brand in China.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 11:46 pm to CAD703X
I laughed at the thread title because I went to SAMs and looked at TVs a couple weeks ago.
A young employee came over to help. I asked about that model, and his exact words, spoken firmly and without hesitation, were "complete crap."
I'm not sure what led him to that opinion, but he mentioned that it always wanted to do Roku stuff rather than sat/cable which is what most folks use the most.
Consider the source: SAMs kid. But the complete crap reference in the title cracked me up.
A young employee came over to help. I asked about that model, and his exact words, spoken firmly and without hesitation, were "complete crap."
I'm not sure what led him to that opinion, but he mentioned that it always wanted to do Roku stuff rather than sat/cable which is what most folks use the most.
Consider the source: SAMs kid. But the complete crap reference in the title cracked me up.
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